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John Talley Obituary
1931-2015
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love (Corinthians 1:13:13). John Glenn Talley (83), native Houstonian, passed away February 13, 2015. Born October 30, 1931 to Arthur Oren and Bertha Talley. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley Buys Talley, children: Suzanne, Scott (wife, Moriah), Michael (wife, Veronica), Patrick, Kathleen, Annmarie , Andrew (wife, Alicia) and Marissa Talley del Rosario (husband, Lemuel), ten grandchildren: Brian White (wife, Stephanie), Christopher White, Danielle, Sofia, Alexa and JeanCarlo Talley, Alyssa and Connor Talley, Ethan and Caleb del Rosario, one great granddaughter, Amari White, sister, Mary Robinson and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, his son, John Stephen Talley, siblings: Arthur Oren Jr., James, Charles, Catherine and granddaughter, Annalise del Rosario. John attended Blessed Sacrament School, St Thomas High School and graduated from The University of Houston with a Master of Education. He served honorably in the The United States Army. He was an educator and football coach for numerous years before transitioning to a sales career. John served as a linesman with the Houston Oilers and as a referee with the Southwest Football Association for 37 years. He was deeply committed to the development of his Roman Catholic faith and was a parishioner of Queen of Peace Catholic Church for over 60 years, where he also participated in the Knights of Columbus, The Holy Name Society, San Jacinto Caravan No. 61 Order of the The Alhambra and more recently served faithfully with the CCVI Lay Associates at The Villa de Matel. John enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, watching football games, time with family and friends, good food and telling a good joke. Known as "Big John or BJ," he lived a big life, enjoyed a big family and never met a stranger! He will be missed. The family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff at Houston Hospice for the tender care provided this past week. Recitation of the Holy Rosary on February 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. , Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Ave., celebration of life at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3011 Telephone Road, on February 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your charity of choice or Houston Hospice.
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Kate Wesley
March 3, 2015
Katy, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and the entire family.
arleen znosko
February 18, 2015
So very sorry John is gone,but I am sure he is comfortable and at peace.Treasure all your long time memories. I am very thankful I got to know him and spend some time with him.
My sincerest sympathy. Offering prayers for John and all his family
Suzie Hartz
February 18, 2015
John was one of my favorite people to be around. Always smiling and teasing (in a good-natured way)! What a lively and loving presence! It has been several years since I have been able to be in Houston and see him, but he will live in my memory forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you, sweet Shirley, your children, grandchildren and other family. Much love to you!
Catherine Wolfer
February 18, 2015
Dear Shirley and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. John was such a wonderful, loving and fun person. We miss him already. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love and sympathy,
Monte and Catherine Wolfer
FRANK @ MARIS HELFRICH
February 17, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 17, 2015
To the Talley family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Mr. Talley kind and gentle heart.
With love, Rosie, Sandra and Cella Garcia
La Vicoria Bakery.
Larry and Karen Wallace
February 17, 2015
Our condolences to the Talley Family. We will have you in our prayers. We only knew John for a short time, but knew him to be a kind fellow. May God be with you.
Ann Russell
February 17, 2015
'Uncle Johnny'...Bless his big wonderful soul of love...May the memories you all share comfort each of you. 'Thanks for the memories' I have in my heart! My deepest, heartfelt sympathy to all the family. Love, Ann Russell
Feelene Bienek
February 16, 2015
My condolences to the Talley family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Mr. Talley will be missed.
Feelene Bienek
Stone Family 1997
Janet Stone
February 16, 2015
Dear Wonderful Talley Family, What a wonderful, long and full life your husband and father, grandfather, great grandfather had! So many good memories from QofP AND Mt. Carmel. He and Shirley created a wonderful, good-looking family with so many leadership skills and talents. I am far away now, NW of Austin, so am unable to attend the funeral tomorrow. My brother John aka Jackie, sent me the notice. May Jesus strengthen you according to his word for the sorrowful hearts. We give God thanks and praise to a wonderful long life to Mr. Talley!
Love and prayers, Janet Stone Queen of Peace '74 and Mt. Carmel '78. (I am sharing this family photo, but we lost Mom in '09 and now Julie in '14)
February 16, 2015
I'm so sorry for your lost.
February 16, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doris Robins
February 16, 2015
Prayers and strength to the family.
Hello to former students Marissa and Lemeul del Rosario.
Doris Robins
HSHP
John Slavinsky
February 16, 2015
A big man who cast a giant shadow. He was so important to me in my early years. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Talley family.
Linnetta Madonio Foster
February 16, 2015
Scott, to you and your family, I am sorry for your loss. Praying for God's peace to your family.
andrea chaisson
February 16, 2015
To the Talley family you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Lots of memories at mount carmel. Chaiss
February 16, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. We have many fond memories of Mr. Talley many years ago at Mount Carmel. Love, Ed & Dorothy Mikes
February 16, 2015
Dear Shirley and family: My deepest condolences on the passing of Big John. He was a wonderful family man and a faithful son of the Catholic Church. I was blessed to have known him in my college years due to my friendship with Scott. My prayers are with you all as you celebrate the earthly life of this wonderful man and now his eternal life in heaven. God bless you all. Msgr. Frank Rossi
James Arnold
February 16, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Talley. Shirley and the family are in our prayers. I remember Mr. Talley as the "bartender" at our wedding reception in '83.
Mary Helen Vigil Martinez
February 16, 2015
I'll never forget him for his kindness towards my two girls. Always asked for them. He was a big man both in life and in heart. Remembering him fondly.
Elizabeth Wisnoski
February 16, 2015
Our deepest condolences for the Loss of Mr. Talley. Grandfather of Christopher White and Father of Suzanne Talley White. We have many fond memories of him telling Life stories to the boys on the Track team at St Jerome School.
Rose Angeli Boos
February 16, 2015
Our sympathy to the Talley family from the Bruno and Marcella Angeli family. Rest in peace, Mr. Talley.
February 16, 2015
Deepest sympathy at the lost of your loved one.
Houston, Texas
Cynthia Daleo
February 16, 2015
Scott, I am so sorry for your loss...
February 16, 2015
So sorry to all the family for your loss. What a kind and gentle soul! He always greeted me a big smile and the best hugs! Praying for all the Talley family!
Mary Turnbull Bauer
February 15, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mr. Talleys passing. He and all his family are special and I know he will be missed. Lynda Turnbull Cox
Claudia White
February 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss...... Praying for the Talley family
michael chmiel
February 15, 2015
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith 2 Timothy 4:7.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Ray
February 15, 2015
My condolences to the Talley family. I have many warm memories of the old Queen of Peace school days with Suzanne and the many good parish works of Mr. and Mrs. Talley.
February 15, 2015
I have fond memories of Mr. Tally while spending time at the Stricklers when I was a kid. He always seemed like such a mountain of a man when I was young. God bless him and his family.
Wayne Heugatter, Temple, TX
Kelli Turnbull Croft
February 15, 2015
Mr. Talley was a very special person. He had a great smile that came from within! I know he will be greatly missed!
Cynthia Sprague-Cook
February 15, 2015
He was a Great Mam and well loved my deepest Condolences to Aunt Shirley and the whole Family
February 15, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Talley. He was a great guy, and now he has Dad to greet him in heaven.
Nestor D. Phillips, II
Cheryl & Ceo
February 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
February 14, 2015
Sorry to hear of John passing, we went to Blessed Sacrament School from first too eight grade. My condolence to the Talley family. Irvin Hungerford( Rio Rancho, NM )
Ron Samardzia
February 14, 2015
You will be missed......Rest in Peace.......
To a man who did so much for so many!!!!!
Margaret (Zita) Barkey
February 14, 2015
It is with sadness and gratitude that I reflect on the life of John. A joy to know. He cared and appreciated the people in his life especially Shirley and his entire Family. I am thankful that I had the privilege of knowing him and his kind, joyful spirit will always be part of my life. My sympathy to Shirley and his liovng family.
Paul Ramirez
February 14, 2015
John a tough but gentle caring man . Always fun to talk to whenever he came to Drake Barber Shop . We will miss you friend
Laura Hatcher Havis
February 14, 2015
Great memories of a great man. Love to all of the Talley family!
Mark Ross
February 14, 2015
To the Talley family, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Talley. To all of us that are fortunate to have know him, he was such a great father, husband, and role model. I have so many fond memories of "Big John"! One of my favorites had to be the time a bunch of us high school buddies were all crashed on the floor and couches at the Talley's house. We had beaten his beloved St. Thomas Eagles that night and we planned on harassing him about it. Well he came crashing through the family room door in the middle of the night, half asleep, stumbling all around us and scaring us half to death. He had some choice words to say to us and had no intention of listening to us chirp about our victory. We all learned a lot from him over the years and I feel blessed to have known him. Rest in Peace "Big John", you will be missed.
Mary Michael Hatcher
February 13, 2015
My heart is both saddened and joyful knowing that John is at Peace and finally home in the loving arms of Jesus. How fortunate the Hatcher family was having this "giant of a man" as a role model and trusted friend. John--tell a joke or two to St. Peter...he'll get it!!
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